In the previous lessons of Let’s Begin 1, we learned the vowels Aa, Ee, Ii, Oo, and Uu, and consonants like Cc. Now we’ve reached Lesson 7, which introduces the consonant Gg, related vocabulary, and counting from 6 to 10.

Through engaging visuals, simple conversations, and tracing exercises, this lesson helps children remember the new letter and understand numbers. It also strengthens their pronunciation, writing, and listening comprehension skills simultaneously.

What Is the Letter Gg and What Sounds Does It Make?

The letter Gg is the seventh letter of the English alphabet and an important consonant. It has two main sounds: the hard /g/ (as in “girl” or “game”) and the soft /j/ (as in “giraffe” or “gem”). In Lesson 7 of Let’s Begin 1, the focus is on the hard /g/ sound, found in words like girl, game, and gorilla.

Learning the hard /g/ sound at this stage helps children remember a simple, consistent pronunciation pattern. The soft /j/ sound will be introduced at more advanced levels.

Vocabulary in Lesson 7 – Words with Gg and Numbers 6 to 10

In this lesson, children learn words that begin with “Gg” and also practice counting from 6 to 10. These two topics are connected through a simple dialogue to make learning feel natural:

Let’s count.
OK, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.

Pronunciation and Usage Tips for Gg

In Lesson 7, words like “girl,” “game,” and “gorilla” are pronounced with the hard /g/ sound. This sound is made by pressing the back of the tongue against the soft palate and releasing air suddenly. To teach this to children:

• First, practice the /g/ sound in isolation.
• Then, blend it with the rest of the word (e.g., g–ir–l).
• The /g/ sound should be short and not stretched—unlike the soft /j/ sound, which is smoother and longer.

Additionally, the counting dialogue (Let’s count) builds speaking confidence and reinforces number recognition. While Lesson 6 covered numbers 1–5, this lesson continues with 6–10. It’s recommended to practice counting both forward (1 to 10) and backward (10 to 0) for fluency.

How to Write the Letter Gg

To write the capital G, start by drawing a full circle—just like the letter O. Then, add a short horizontal line (called a “tail”) that extends outward from the bottom right. This small but important detail clearly distinguishes G from C.

For the lowercase g, begin with a closed loop in the upper section of the writing space. Next, draw a curved tail that drops below the baseline—similar to the letter “a,” but with a descending tail. Specifically, on three-line paper, the loop fits between the top and middle lines, while the tail reaches down to the bottom line.

To build strong handwriting skills, encourage your child to practice writing at least one full line of each form—both G and g. Because repetition reinforces muscle memory, this consistent practice will help their letters become neater and more confident over time.

Additionally, we highly recommend watching the educational writing video together several times. When parents guide their child through this process, the child learns the correct stroke order and letter formation more effectively. As a result, they develop a solid foundation for all future writing tasks.

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